Saratov. Comrade People's Commissar Kharlov.
August 21, 1918

The size of surpluses you have indicated is clearly understated. Collect more accurate data. It is necessary to single out model [districts]—that is, those with the best organization of the rural poor and the volost, in order, first, to determine without concealment [the] quantity of grain surpluses, and second, to reward with substantial bonuses the volosts that have achieved complete clearing out and delivery of all without exception grain surpluses. Communicate this to all food supply officials and telegraph the reply.
Load the grain more quickly. [718]

Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars, Lenin.